
BERLIN, July 25 (Reuters) - Volkswagen VOWG.DE faced "major challenges" at the start of the year due to the unforeseen impact of U.S. import tariffs, CEO Oliver Blume said on Friday, adding that the company must intensify its cost-cutting efforts in response.
"We need to shift our cost efforts into high gear and accelerate implementation. After all, we cannot assume that the tariff situation is only temporary," Blume told investors after the company reported a drop in quarterly earnings and cut its full-year guidance.